England vs South Africa: head to head
2 matches · 1997–2003
2England wins
0Draws
0South Africa wins
4–2Goals
Rivalry summary
2
England 2Draws 0South Africa 0
England and South Africa have met 2 times since 1997. England lead the head-to-head with 2 wins to South Africa's 0, and 0 matches ended level.
Goals: England 4, South Africa 2 (3.00 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 22 May 2003: South Africa 1–2 England (International Friendly).
The biggest margin in this fixture was South Africa 1–2 England on 22 May 2003.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- England 2–1 South Africa (2 times)
- England at home
- 1W 0D 0L in 1 games
- South Africa at home
- 0W 0D 1L in 1 games
- Longest England unbeaten run
- 2 matches
- Longest South Africa unbeaten run
- 0 matches
- Goals per game
- 3.00
All 2 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2003 | South Africa | 1–2 | England | International Friendly | Durban |
| 24 May 1997 | England | 2–1 | South Africa | International Friendly | Manchester |
By competition
| Competition | P | England | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Friendly | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Columns: England wins, draws, South Africa wins.
By decade
| Decade | England | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between England and South Africa?
England have won more meetings: 2 wins to South Africa's 0, with 0 draws.
How many times have England and South Africa played each other?
They have played 2 times between 1997 and 2003.
When did England last play South Africa?
On 22 May 2003: South Africa 1–2 England (International Friendly).